Improving Teacher Quality

1. Improving Teacher Quality Title II, Part A Application 2012-2013 Updates

2. Presenters / Program Contacts Brandon PattersonAssistant DirectorEducator Recruitment and Development DivisionNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction brandon.patterson@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3375Elaine EllingtonTitle II, Part A Program SpecialistNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction elaine.ellington@dpi.nc.gov919-807-3374

3. Overview of Presentation • Federal Update • Reauthorization of ESEA (No Child Left Behind) • ESEA Waiver • Title II, Part A 2012-2013 Application • Monitoring process

4. Federal Update Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) aka No Child Left Behind (2001)

5. ESEA Waiver Principle 1 - College- and Career-Ready Expectations for All Students Principle 2 - Differentiated Recognition, Accountability, and Support System Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) Principle 3 - Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2011-12/20120229-01

6. Application Development Process

7. Application Development • Cover Page and Assurances • Local Application Development • Needs Assessment • Equity Plan and HQT • HQT Data and AYP/HQT Chart • HQT Improvement Plan • Non-Public School Participation • Debarment Certification

8. A. Cover Page • Name • School Code • Mailing address • Title II, Part A Coordinator • Assurances • Signature: Superintendent/Chief Officer

9. B. Local Application Development Development must involve all stakeholders • Parents • Teachers • Administrative Personnel • Pupil Services Personnel Parents • Teachers • Administrative Personnel • Pupil Services Personnel

10. Local Application Development How do we get stakeholders involved? • PTA/PTO Meetings • Local School Board Meetings • Public Notice in Newspaper • Principal Meetings

11. C. Needs Assessment How funds are targeted : • Schools that have the lowest proportion of HQ Teachers • Schools that have the largest class size and are identified for school improvement • Ensure an equitable distribution of HQ teachers

12. Needs Assessment New Class–Size Reduction Positions • HQT % is > 98% for 2011 • HQT% is >98% for 2012 (preliminary data)

13. Needs Assessment Objectives/Focus Needs • Recruitment and Retention • Professional Development • Assisting Teachers to become HQ • Improve AYP%

14. D. Equity Plan PL 107-110 (No Child Left Behind) requires that states and schools systems ensure that low-wealth, minority, learning disabled and/or English language learners are taught by experienced and Highly Qualified teachers to the same extent as are students who do not fall into these categories…

15. Equity Plan LEA Equity Plan must : • Assure principals in all Title I schools send required notification to parents • Ensure parents of students in Title I districts are notified they may request professional qualifications of their children’s teachers • Ensure poor or minority children are not taught by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field teachers at higher rates

16. Equity Plan LEA Equity Plan must : • Identify any inequities in assignment of unqualified and/or inexperienced teachers to minority, learning disabled, low-wealth, or English language learner • Describe specific strategies to address the inequities on the equity plan, including a timeline • Each LEA evaluates its Equity Plan and makes adjustments based on the impact of the evaluation

17. E. Requirements for Title II, Part A Funding HQT Data 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 (Preliminary Data) How Teacher will Become HQ Report 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 (Preliminary Data)

18. AYP / HQT Chart • Schools NOT meeting AYP • Number of target goals met • Subgroups of students NOT meeting AYP • HQT % of Schools NOT meeting AYP • Strategies to get teachers HQ http://licsalweb.dpi.state.nc.us

19. F. HQT Improvement • No Child Left Behind, Section 2141 (a) • LEAs not meeting 100% Highly Qualified teachers for two consecutive years HQT Financial Accountability Agreement • No Child Left Behind, Section 2141(c) • LEAs not meeting 100% Highly Qualified teachers and not meeting AYP • ESEA Waiver: Implications

20. HQT Improvement Critical: • HQT Planning Team Members • HQT Team process • Appointed system-level administrator identified as single point of contact for all strategies written in the HQT Improvement Plan

21. HQT Financial Accountability Agreement Not included in the application; Separate document If ESEA Waiver is not approved, will either revise old agreement or develop new one as necessary

22. G. Non-Public School Participation • LEA personnel must consult with appropriate private school officials • Consultation must occur in a timely manner • Private school teachers must have the opportunity to participate in Title II Part A professional development activities equivalent to the opportunity provided to public school teachers

23. Private School Participation Professional Development • Services are based on the private school needs assessment and can be provided in a variety of ways: • participation in scheduled professional development at the LEA • qualified LEA staff providing services to private school staff • third party services (registration to conferences or contracted trainer)

24. Eligible Activities may include: • Improving knowledge and skills of teachers and staff in core academic subjects • Effective instructional strategies, methods, and skills • Integrating technology into curricula • Teaching students with different needs • Methods to improve student behavior/classroom management • Principal training • Training in the use of data and assessments to improve instruction

25. Take Note: • Title II A funds can be used for professional development for teachers and staff, not student materials. • Professional development around core academic subjects, which can include faith-based conferences. • Professional development must align to the needs of the private school educators.

26. H. Debarment Certification

27. I. Title II, Part A, PRC 103 Budget • Budget Form (hardcopy) • Budget Utilization and Development System (BUD) • Chart of Accounts • Purpose Codes

28. Allowable Uses of Title II A Funds • Recruitment and Retention • Coursework • Professional Development • Class Size Reduction (CSR) (onlyif ≥ 98% HQ)

29. Program and Budget Amendment Program Amendment Request Form • Indicate revised pages • Attach copies of revised pages • Provide justification

30. Title II Application Submission Documents included: • Title II, Part A Application • Annual Performance Report • Budget Form • Title II, Part A Survey if HQT less than 98%

31. Title II Application Due Dates • Application Submission Due Date June 15, 2012 • All LEAs and charter schools must have an approved Title II Part A application and PRC 103 Budget byOctober 31st.

32. Title II, Part A/BTSP Monitoring • Five-year cycle • Updated monitoring reports • Volunteer monitors still needed • More training in fall

33. 2012-2013 Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (LEAs)

34. 2012-2013 Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (Charters)

35. Questions? Brandon PattersonAssistant DirectorEducator Recruitment and Development DivisionNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction brandon.patterson@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3375Elaine EllingtonTitle II, Part A Program SpecialistNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction elaine.ellington@dpi.nc.gov919-807-3374